Terms of Service

Welcome to GridlyPaper. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and GridlyPaper, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the GridlyPaper platform, including all related websites, applications, and services (collectively, the "Service").

By creating an account, accessing, or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

Important: These Terms contain important provisions regarding your legal rights, including limitation of liability, warranty disclaimers, and mandatory arbitration. Please read them carefully.

GridlyPaper provides AI-powered legal research services, including:

• Plain-English legal case research across federal and state court databases
• Citation validation and "good law" verification
• AI-generated legal research memoranda
• Case strength scoring and analysis
• Multi-jurisdiction case comparison
• Document upload and legal document analysis
• Federal and state legislation research
• Client-friendly summary generation
• Research history and case library management
• Team collaboration features (for applicable subscription tiers)

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time with reasonable notice.

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts. If you are accessing the Service on behalf of a law firm or organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3.2 Account Requirements

• Valid email address
• Accurate and complete registration information
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not a competitor or attempting to reverse-engineer our Service

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in suspicious activity.

4.1 Subscription Plans

GridlyPaper offers subscription plans with varying features and usage limits. Current available plans include:

• Solo Plan: $79/month - Individual attorney use with unlimited research queries
• Firm Plan: $199/month - Team collaboration with up to 5 seats

We reserve the right to modify plan pricing with 30 days' notice. Price changes take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.

4.2 Billing & Payment

• Payments are processed monthly or annually in advance
• All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
• Failed payments may result in service suspension
• You are responsible for all taxes applicable to your subscription

4.3 Free Trials

We may offer free trials or complimentary searches for new users. These are subject to terms specified at the time of offering and may be revoked at our discretion.

4.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods. Upon cancellation, you will retain access to the Service until the end of your paid period.

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations
• Infringe upon or violate the intellectual property rights of others
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically collect data from our platform beyond intended use
• Use the Service for any competitive analysis or benchmarking purposes
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent legal information
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits or restrictions

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account without refund.

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including all content, features, functionality, software, algorithms, and underlying technology, is owned by GridlyPaper, Inc. and is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our prior written consent.

6.2 Your Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of all intellectual property rights in:

• Research queries you submit
• Case notes and annotations you create
• Generated memoranda and documents
• Saved cases and research sessions

By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to use your content solely to provide and improve the Service. We do not claim ownership of your legal work product.

6.3 Third-Party Data

Court cases, legal citations, and other public domain legal information retrieved from third-party sources (including GridlyPaper) are not owned by GridlyPaper and may be subject to their own copyright and use terms.

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: The following disclaimers apply to all AI-generated content, including research results, case summaries, legal memoranda, and case strength analyses.

7.1 Not Legal Advice

GridlyPaper provides AI-assisted legal research tools. We are NOT a law firm, and our Service does not constitute legal advice. The information provided through our Service should NOT be considered a substitute for professional legal counsel.

7.2 Accuracy Limitations

• AI-generated summaries may contain inaccuracies or misinterpretations
• Citation validation is not guaranteed to be complete or current
• Case relevance rankings are algorithmic and may not reflect legal analysis
• Legal precedents may be missed or improperly characterized
• Case law may have been superseded without our knowledge

7.3 Verification Requirement

YOU HEREBY AGREE TO VERIFY all AI-generated content before use in any legal proceeding, brief, filing, or client communication. This includes but is not limited to:

• Confirming citation accuracy through primary legal databases
• Verifying case status (good law, overruled, etc.)
• Cross-referencing with official court records
• Reviewing full case text for context

7.4 Limitation of Liability for AI Content

To the maximum extent permitted by law, GridlyPaper shall not be liable for any damages arising from reliance on AI-generated content, including but not limited to: adverse legal outcomes, malpractice claims, disciplinary actions, or client complaints resulting from use of our Service.

8.1 Confidentiality Obligations

We recognize that attorneys may input sensitive client information into our Service. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of such information and have implemented technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

8.2 Attorney-Client Privilege

GridlyPaper does not access, review, or claim ownership of the substantive content of your legal research unless necessary to provide the Service. We implement appropriate safeguards to help protect attorney-client privileged communications. However, we cannot guarantee privilege protection—you should consult with your state's bar ethics opinions regarding cloud computing and AI tools before using this Service with confidential client information.

8.3 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures as described in our Privacy Policy. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

9.1 "AS IS" Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE.

9.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GRIDLYPAPER, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR:

• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE ON AI-GENERATED CONTENT
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THIRD-PARTY SERVICES OR DATA
• DAMAGES RESULTING FROM SECURITY BREACHES (EXCEPT FOR OUR GROSS NEGLIGENCE)

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

9.3 Exclusions

Some jurisdictions do NOT allow the above limitation of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GridlyPaper, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Service in violation of applicable laws
• Your submission of false or misleading information
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your reliance on AI-generated content without proper verification
• Your use of the Service with confidential client information without proper safeguards

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Mandatory Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Wilmington, Delaware. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Exception: Either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property rights.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive any right to participate in class actions or jury trials.

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by providing written notice or through your account settings. Upon termination, you will not receive a refund for any unused subscription period.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you:

• Violate these Terms
• Fail to pay subscription fees
• Engage in illegal or prohibited activity
• Threaten or harm our systems, staff, or other users
• Use the Service in a manner that creates legal liability for us

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination: (a) your right to use the Service ceases immediately; (b) you must delete any downloaded or cached content; (c) we may delete your data after 30 days; (d) provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive (indemnification, limitation of liability, intellectual property, etc.).

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

For non-material changes, notice may not be provided. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

• Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and GridlyPaper
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive that provision
• Severability: If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains in effect
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our written consent
• Force Majeure: We are not liable for events beyond our reasonable control
• Independent Contractor: No partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship created
• Third-Party Beneficiaries: No third-party beneficiaries except as explicitly stated
• Notice: Notices sent to your registered email address are deemed delivered